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Good day to you! Let’s dive into Connections, the NYT’s stimulating word game where you categorize answers into groups. If you need some assistance with Connections, keep reading for hints.
Once you’ve completed today’s challenge, why not test your skills with other word games? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with daily hints and answers for Strands and Quordle. And if you’re still craving more, Marc’s Wordle today page is dedicated to the original viral word game.
SPOILER ALERT: Details about NYT Connections for today are revealed below, proceed with caution if you want to figure out the answers on your own.
NYT Connections today (game #645) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words include:
- PICKUP
- GARBAGE
- ABANDON
- FIBER
- MAROON
- FREEDOM
- MC
- STRAND
- THREAD
- MONSTER
- SPONTANEITY
- JACKSON
- BEN FOLDS
- STRING
- UNRESTRAINT
- DUMP
NYT Connections today (game #645) – hint #1 – group hints
Here are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups:
- YELLOW: Material
- GREEN: Carefree words
- BLUE: Big wheels
- PURPLE: Music artists
For more hints, read on to uncover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.
NYT Connections today (game #645) – hint #2 – group answers
Discover the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:
- YELLOW: FILAMENT
- GREEN: UNINHIBITEDNESS
- BLUE: KINDS OF TRUCKS
- PURPLE: BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE
Unveil the answers below, but be cautious if you prefer to crack the code on your own.
NYT Connections today (game #645) – the answers
The solutions for today’s Connections, game #645, are:
- YELLOW: FILAMENT – FIBER, STRAND, STRING, THREAD
- GREEN: UNINHIBITEDNESS – ABANDON, FREEDOM, SPONTANEITY, UNRESTRAINT
- BLUE: KINDS OF TRUCKS – DUMP, GARBAGE, MONSTER, PICKUP
- PURPLE: BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE – BEN FOLDS, JACKSON, MAROON, MC
My rating: Easy
My score: Perfect
My experience with spotting BEN FOLDS in Connections brought a sense of familiarity – a talented artist, remarkable songwriter, and forever linked with the number five. The purple group of BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE was the easiest for me to decipher in a while. JACKSON and MAROON also quickly caught my eye, but I took a chance on MC before realizing they belong to a heavy rock band.
If you’re looking for an entertaining game to play with a friend, try naming artists with numbers in their names and see how far you can go. Challenge yourself by remembering numbers like 15 and 18 to reach bands like Matchbox 20.
Seeing MONSTER and PICKUP grouped together made solving the Green group equally straightforward. It’s interesting how my lack of spontaneity reflected in getting UNINHIBITEDNESS last.
How did you fare today? Share your results in the comments below.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Sunday, 16 March, game #644)
- YELLOW: BUNCH – CLUSTER, COLLECTION, CONSTELLATION, GROUP
- GREEN: ENDING WITH SILENT “T” – BALLET, DEBUT, RAPPORT, TAROT
- BLUE: SERIAL KILLER MOVIES – MONSTER, PSYCHO, SEVEN, ZODIAC
- PURPLE: STARTING WITH CONSTELLATIONS – DRACONIAN, HYDRANT, LEONARDO, LIBRARY
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game series created by the New York Times, challenging players to identify groups of four items with a common link. Each group varies in difficulty level, with green being easy, yellow a bit harder, blue often tough, and purple usually very challenging.
Fortunately, you can afford up to four mistakes and still progress. And if you get stuck, the process of elimination can guide you to the final answer.
Unlike simpler word games, NYT Connections involves some complexities and tricks that can trip you up. Stay alert for homophones and other wordplay that might obscure the answers.
You can enjoy this game for free on desktop or mobile through the NYT Games site.